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Can You Name All of These "Veggie Tales" Characters?

Ashley Palkovics

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About This Quiz

If you ever went to church as a kid, odds are someone has played you an episode of "Veggie Tales." This series took to VHS tapes nationwide back in 1993, with a new incarnation premiering fall of 2019. Each episode tackles a different bible story/lesson, often mixed with pop culture references or other lore to give it a unique spin. The first original episode was titled "Where's God When I'm S-Scared?", which was released in December of 1993 to critical acclaim from the Christian community.

With two feature-length films, over 50 videos from the original series, two Netflix shows and countless vegetable companions, there's a lot to remember about this franchise. Think you can remember all of your fiber-filled friends from this staple children's program? Prepare to sing some silly songs, get out your Larry-Boy collectible pencil case and have a seat as we test your knowledge on the fruits & veggies we have come to love. This pop-culture parody and biblical crossover has a plethora of characters and stories to tell. All that time you spent in Sunday school singing "Oh where is my hairbrush?" is all about to pay off right now. We can only give you bragging rights, but we can guarantee your inner child will thank you by the end of this.

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We'll start with an easy one. Who is the red-colored co-host of the show?

Dave the Cherry

George the Apple

Larry the Strawberry

Bob the Tomato

Did you know that Bob was partially based off of Mr. Rogers? He definitely has that vibe to him, but a bit more on the negative side. This practical-minded tomato is voiced by co-creator Phil Vischer.

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He serves as the butler to Larry Boy! Which veggie speaks with an Oxford English accent?

Madame Blueberry

Archibald Asparagus

Larry Boy

Mr. Nezzer

The stuffy, monocle-wearing asparagus known as Archibald also serves as the butler/sidekick of Larry Boy in the side-franchise, though in the original 3-D animation series he is dubbed "Alfred" instead.

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He's an adult male asparagus. What is Junior's father's name?

Tyler

Mike

Peter

Luke

Mike Asparagus hasn't actually been "Mike" for very long. He was referred to as "Dad Asparagus" for several years until having a name introduced in later installments. Mike is happily married with two children, and has a recurring role as the voice of reason for Junior.

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We'll tell you that they're siblings, but who are Percy & Li'l?

Carrots

Peas

Green Beans

Corn

These peas are not to be mixed up with the French Peas, as they have entirely different characters in the show. No French accents either, but they do on occasion appear next to their pea companions in stories.

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What is the name of the computer that Bob & Larry talk to at the end of each show?

Qwerty

Apple

P.C.

Keyboard

The name "Qwerty" comes from the first six letters found at the top of a keyboard. The gender of Qwerty has switched throughout the series, but it is officially considered genderless.

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Which character played Old Mother Hubbard?

Grandma Gourd

Pearl Pear

Petunia Rhubarb

Lisa Asparagus

Grandma Gourd wasn't introduced until the "Sumo" special released in 2004. She later appeared as a side character in various Silly Songs. She often has non-speaking roles, but is occasionally voiced by Keri Pisapia.

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What character often plays Larry the Cucumber's love interest?

Princess Buttercup

Madame Blueberry

Petunia Rhubarb

Miss Achmetha

Petunia's first real role in the show was in 2005, where she played the "Ruth" character of the feature "Duke & The Great Pie War." She is considered the strong young female lead of the show.

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He's GIANT according to the rest of the veggies. Which kind of vegetable plays the villain Goliath?

A gourd

A zucchini

A cucumber

A pickle

Hence the name "Dave & The Giant PICKLE". This large vegetable is originally seen being taken down by Junior with simply a slingshot and rock. He does not appear in any other stories later in the series except in small cameos during "Josh & The Big Wall" & "Madame Blueberry".

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What group of veggies are one of the most recurrent villains on the original show?

The Oranges

The French Peas

The Carrots

The Scallions

The running joke with this trio is that they've "been around since show one and [they] still don't have a name". The Scallions have never appeared as more than three individuals. During "Lyle the Kindly Viking", Big Idea released a poll letting fans vote on a potential name for the character, but it was never used.

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What is the name of Archibald's wife?

Susan

Emily

Lisa

She didn't have a name.

Archibald didn't receive a wife until after a year of the show being on the air but still has not received an actual name. On one occasion he did refer to her as "Lovey." The character is voiced by G. Bock.

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Who is Larry Boy's nemesis?

Douglass Doom

Hot Potato

Rob Potato

Motato

His minions are portrayed by "The Radishes." This not-so-sweet potato made his first appearance in the Larry Boy movie series in 2015. He is voiced by Rob Paulsen, but is not featured outside of the "Larry Boy" universe.

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Which of these characters acts as both a co-host and superhero figure of the show?

Pa Grape

Larry the Cucumber

Jr. Celery

Dr. Pickle

Larry reprises his role as "Larry Boy" in a multitude of straight-to-video features, as well as playing a main crew member of "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything." He is voiced by co-creator Mike Nawrocki.

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Who sings the song "Lost Puppies" in the Esther adaptation?

Judy Celery

Annie Grape

Madame Blueberry

Miss Achmetha

Characterized by her twitching eye and uncomfortable demeanor, Miss Achmetha is a green onion who primarily plays as supporting cast in Silly Songs. She is granted her first appearance in the Esther story as a very bad singer attempting to impress Mr. Nezzer.

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Who is Mr. Lunt's girlfriend?

Sarah

Ellen

Hannah

Elizabeth

Her first appearance was in the "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" movie in 2008. She since played other roles as supporting cast, such as in "It's a Meaningful Life" and "The Good Egg of Gooseville." She is voiced by Keri Pisapia.

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These brothers are often seen as a pair. What are the names of the squash siblings?

Jimmy & Jerry

Jack & Johnny

Josh & Jonah

Jared & John

This comical duo are partially based off of the "Alice in Wonderland" characters Tweedledee and Tweedledum. They appear very early on in the series and are considered main cast to this day.

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Who was the bowling champion from "Larry's High Silk Hat"?

Mr. Nezzer

The Scallion

Archibald Asparagus

Art Bigotti

Art Bigotti is a fictional famous person from the VeggieTales series. He is first mentioned in the "Fib from Outer Space" movie in which Junior breaks his dad's collectible Art Bigotti plate.

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Who is the only other food-but-non-vegetable character (in the Netflix series)?

Adam Apple

Bacon Bill

Art Bigotti

Eddie Egg

If anything can bridge the gap between the veggies and other food, it would be bacon. Bill got his start in the Netflix series and has not been confirmed to appear in the remake. He is closest to Larry the Cucumber, who he sees as an older brotherly figure.

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Which of these is the real name of Frankencelery?

Edward Holinski

Jed Toledo

Phillip Patterson

Phil Winkelstein

He hails from Toledo, Ohio and sometimes hides in Junior's closet. Phil Winkelstein has been around since the release of the first VeggieTales feature in 1993. His most notable roles are in "Where's God When I'm S-Scared" and in the barbershop quartet in "The Yodeling Veterinarian of the Alps".

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What is the name of the half-worm half-caterpillar from "Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie"?

Pa Grape

Monkey

Billie

Khalil

This wormy companion got his first role in "Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie". He is characterized best by his thick Indian accent and select sense of humor. He is not to be mixed up with the bacon character from the Netflix series, who is technically still considered food.

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Who is the schoolyard bully who appears with Junior in the series?

Laura Carrot

Don Gourdon

Apollo Gourd

Jimmy Gourd

Among his credits are the Larry Boy spin-off series, and "The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's." Don is portrayed primarily as an antagonist for Junior, first appearing in "Bully Trouble." He is voiced by Brian K. Roberts.

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Which character starred in the very first VeggieTales video "Where is God When I'm S-scared?"?

Junior Asparagus

Archibald Asparagus

Laura Carrot

Mr. Lunt

At the start of the series, Jr is estimated to be about 5 years old, and yet somehow ended up as a member of the in-universe boy band "Boyz in the Sink." He lives with his parents and his little sister.

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Which scallion made his first appearance in "The Star of Christmas"?

Khalil

Robby Greens

Charlie Pincher

Qwerty

This character is known for having a cockney accent, a type of London-area dialect. His typical trope is that of a hermit-type, and he has appeared in titles such as "The Ballad of Little Joe" & "Lord of the Beans."

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What group was inspired by "Monty Python & The Holy Grail"?

The Scallions

The French Peas

The Asparaguses

Boyz in the Sink

Oui Oui! This group of comical peas is headed by Jean Claude & Phillipe, who got their debut in the feature "Dave & The Giant Pickle." Their annoying, persistent jabs toward others were inspired by the guards of Monty Python who tormented those below the wall. We can definitely see the similarities...

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Every heroine needs a sidekick. What is the name of Petunia's celery best friend?

Jeanie Green

Tina Celerina

Tasha Celeric

Missy Crunch

Her first appearance was in 2015 during the Netflix series' airing. She assists Petunia in running her flower shop in the show, and hasn't had much airtime aside from that. She is voiced by Tress MacNeille.

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Who is the carrot with the heavy Scottish accent?

Scooter

Skeeter

Bubbuh

Hollis

While Scooter doesn't appear as often as some characters, he has a recurring place in the Larry Boy series as a police officer. He also played supporting cast for the "Star of Christmas" movie.

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Junior Asparagus' sister has a name, too! Can you guess what it is?

Libby

Lucy

Janice

Jeannie

Libby didn't actually exist until her premiere in 2012. Junior's first appearance was in 1993. That technically makes her at least 19 years younger than him. She is voiced by Megan Murphy.

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She's so blue, she's so blue, but what is her name?

Bluebell

Ms. Razzberry

Delilah Berry

Madame Blueberry

This blueberry got her origins from a French story published in 1856 called "Madame Bovary". Her character makes a few appearances throughout the show later, including a recurring role as the Mayor of Bubblyburg in the Larry Boy series.

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Who is the granddaughter of Grandpa George?

Dixie Grape

Annie Onion

Lizzy Pea

Laura Carrot

She may look like a grape, but indeed Annie is a green onion! She is seen primarily alongside her family in the series. This character is actually voiced by the co-creator Phil Vischer's daughter, Shelby Vischer.

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Which veggie/fruit pair is almost always seen as a unit in the original series?

Petunia & Polly

Mabel & Penelope

Leanne & Renee

Sarah & Ruth

Mabel Pear & Penelope Asparagus are a pair of secondary characters who often play roles such as "servants" or "wives" in various shows of the series. They also often happen to be allied with the antagonist of the stories they're in.

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Who plays Larry & Petunia's daughter?

Sara

Micah

Lianne

Missy

Sara's full name is Sara Crewe, and she often portrays the child of Larry & Petunia. Her first appearance was in 2012 in the feature "The Penniless Princess." She is voiced by Anna Grace Stewart.

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Junior Asparagus' best friend is a regular on the show. What is her full name?

Petunia Rhubarb

Laura Carrot

Lena Peach

Lindsey Starfruit

Laura is a 6-year-old carrot who often plays the young female lead in stories that call for such, like "The Princess & The Popstar." She is officially Junior's best friend, according to the creators of the show.

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Which potato celebrity was introduced in the Netflix original series?

Potato Channing

Tom Celeriac

Spud Hemsworth

Ken Ham

This character, while beloved by the characters of the series, is exclusive to the Netflix original. They're considered the positive in-universe personality that pushes people to do their best.

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What zucchini got his name from the King of Babylon?

Dr. Clyde

Mr. Nezzer

Mr. Markle

Mr. Ramsees

The full name is actually Nebuchadnezzar (try spelling that without looking). Introduced in 1995, Mr. Nezzer made his first appearance in "Rack, Shack, & Benny". His title came from the original name of the King of Babylon, and has since stuck with his character.

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Which character, unlike the others, has hair?

The Peach

Adam Apple

Larry Gourd

Richard

Larry was *quite* jealous of The Peach's beautiful hair that he could use a hairbrush for. This character is only ever referred to as "The Peach" despite his later appearances in "Oh! Santa" & "Merry Larry".

Like her husband, Lisa Asparagus was referred to as "Mom Asparagus" in the early features of the show. She made her first appearance in the first video from 1993. She has been voiced by various voice actors, but as of recently is played by Tress MacNeille.

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Who sits on Larry's high silk hat?

Don Gourdon

Mr. Nezzer

The Scallion without a name

Apollo Gourd

Did you know the shirt he's wearing says "Gourd's Gym"? VeggieTales always has room for subtle parodies. This gourd has made appearances in the "Jonah" movie, "Sumo of the Opera," and "Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue."

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Which gourd is known for his hybrid Spanish/New Jersey accent?

Mr. Nezzer

Mr. Lunt

Jerry

Ichabeezer

This eyeless decorative gourd is both a member of the "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything," "Boyz in the Sink," and in early episodes is often characterized as a villain.

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Who is Bob & Larry's neighbor from the Netflix series?

Archibald

Adam Apple

Ichabeezer

Mr. Nezzer

Ichabeezer only appears on the Netflix series, and is a grumpy zucchini who lives next to Bob & Larry. He is often portrayed as a negative figure toward Bob & Larry as they navigate the show.

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What is the name of the grandfather fruit who holds a spot in the "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"?

Peter Piper

Steve Celery

Pa Grape

Mr. Nezzer

In a pretend interview created by the Big Idea team, Pa Grape is stated to have been held back from second grade for 13 years. Yikes! His first appearance was in the "Grapes of Wrath" special, and is voiced by Phil Vischer.

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Who is Pa Grape's son?

Mike Grape

David Grape

Tom Grape

Rob Grape

His sister's name is Rosie, and his mother is referred to as Ma Grape. Tom's first appearance was in "God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?", and followed by two others. Since this, he and his family (aside from Pa Grape) have not been featured in any other shows.

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